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Report warns about EU using climate credits to meet emission goals
The climate will suffer under proposal to let nations avoid some emissions cuts by instead funding climate projects elsewhere, experts say.
Açaí berry dishes surprise visitors to Brazil climate summit
This traditional preparation has been a tough sell for visitors accustomed to the frozen and sweetened açaí cream sold in other countries.
UN shipping regulator advocates for emissions fee at COP30
The move comes despite the United States and Saudi Arabia blocking new rules last month.
Governments are flying blind on climate costs, study says
The study found that nine in 10 countries don’t know their climate spending, while seven in 10 lack adequate medium- and long-term strategies to deal with climate impacts.
Melissa shows how climate change is outstripping defenses
The hurricane's Caribbean rampage spotlights a contentious issue of how much industrialized nations should pay to help developing countries adapt to climate change.
Retreat or recast? Democrats debate future of climate politics.
Democratic election wins last week reignited arguments on how — or if — candidates should discuss climate change on the campaign trail.
Colorado seeks to extend life of major coal plant
The move comes amid speculation that DOE is preparing to issue emergency orders directing some retiring coal plants to stay open.
Solar maker cuts 1,000 workers in Georgia
The move by Qcells came as U.S. authorities hold imported solar components to determine if they violate a slave labor law.
Boulder tells Supreme Court to stay out of its climate fight with Exxon
Colorado communities say local governments have a right to sue on behalf of residents, citing opioid and asbestos litigation.
States sue Trump over FEMA disaster dollars
Twelve states say the administration has put unreasonable conditions on their ability to secure grants to pay disaster responders.
House Democrats cancel COP30 trip amid shutdown scramble
Lawmakers are heading to Washington instead of Brazil to vote on reopening the government.
Germany seeks to avoid becoming next UN climate host by accident
Australia and Turkey both want to host COP31, and if neither back down, the talks will be held in Germany.
Environmentalist gets DiCaprio funding after false Bolsonaro accusation
Brazil's then-President Jair Bolsonaro falsely accused the Oscar-winning actor of funding nonprofit groups that Bolsonaro alleged were partly responsible for setting fires in the Amazon.
Hochul administration approves permit deal for gas-powered cryptocurrency miner
New York regulators signed an agreement allowing a Finger Lakes plant to keep operating despite opposition from environmental groups.
China lifts ban on exports of some dual-use materials to US
The move covers exports of gallium, germanium and antimony, which are used in advanced semiconductors and in military applications.
Exxon lawyer vows to crush climate lawsuits
Oil companies are once again pushing the Supreme Court to stop a flood of cases that could force them to pay billions.
Warming is accelerating as nations stumble on climate targets
Scientists from leading institutions offered evidence of worsening impacts as leaders meet for the COP30 climate summit.
3-year study maps CO2 spikes from AI data center boom
The analysis also examines water use and offers a road map for lower emissions through states with considerable renewable resources.
Move over, seawalls. Mangroves stop massive coastal flood damage.
A new study involving risk modelers shows that mangrove forests protect Florida's coast and could help reduce property-insurance rates.
Climate talks launch with few lawmakers planning to attend
A handful of congressional Democrats may be the only U.S. federal elected officials going to Brazil.
